sleepy
Americanadjective
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ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- Synonyms:
- slumberous , somnolent , tired
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of or showing drowsiness.
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languid; languorous.
a sleepy gesture.
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lethargic; sluggish.
a sleepy brook.
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quiet.
a sleepy village.
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inducing sleep; soporific.
sleepy warmth.
adjective
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inclined to or needing sleep; drowsy
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characterized by or exhibiting drowsiness, sluggishness, etc
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conducive to sleep; soporific
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without activity or bustle
a sleepy town
Other Word Forms
- sleepily adverb
- sleepiness noun
- unsleepy adjective
Etymology
Origin of sleepy
Example Sentences
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The usually sleepy Laotian capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50 years of communist rule Tuesday, but for many young people history carries little weight.
From Barron's
The administration’s crackdown has transformed the perennially sleepy military zone of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific into a hub of activity.
The sleepy town is under a militarized quarantine.
From Los Angeles Times
As a shopping event, the day itself is sleepier, and the deals are available much longer.
From MarketWatch
“Melatonin is what makes you sleepy. The effect of the blue light is that it makes you more awake and alert.”
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